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Which Blonde Should You Try?

Talin Vartanian

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About This Quiz

So you want to go blonde. But what shade? If you think blonde is blonde, you couldn't be more wrong. Maybe you have an inner bombshell and Marilyn Monroe's signature platinum is just the thing to bring it out. More of a beachy California girl? Say hello to Margot Robbie's warmer, sunnier shade. Then there's Jennifer Aniston's iconic dirty blonde. Save for golden highlights it's practically brown. Now you see what we're talking about. Picking your shade shouldn't be taken lightly.

It isn't exclusively about the vibe you want to achieve. You'll also want to factor in some more practical aspects: your skin tone, base hair color and lifestyle. Golden blonde, for example, looks incredible with sun-kissed skin tones while platinum pops against cooler tones. The darker your natural hair shade, the longer it may take to attain your dream hue. It isn't uncommon for colorists to recommend a slow transition that takes a few salon visits. And as you'd imagine, platinum blonde takes more upkeep than dirty blonde. Root touch-ups are a platinum blonde's best friend.

So are you ready to find out if blondes really do have more fun? Let's get into and find the shade that's meant for you.

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If you could pick up and move today, which city would you choose?

New York City

Atlanta

Seattle

Malibu

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How often do you dye your hair?

Every month

Every six weeks

Practically never

A few times a year

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In one word, how would others describe you?

Fearless

Sweet

Busy

Confident

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Which celebrity's photo are you showing to your hair colorist for inspiration?

Lady Gaga

Nicole Kidman

Cameron Diaz

Reese Witherspoon

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Tonight's date night! What are you wearing?

Cocktail dress and statement heels

Floral sundress with strappy sandals

Jeans and your favorite sweater

Miniskirt and off-the-shoulder top

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How would you describe your skin tone?

Cool as snow

Light with freckles

Olive or tannish

Warm and golden

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What kind of people are in your squad?

Adventurous

Kind

Unpretentious

Bubbly

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You're indulging in a little "me" time at the nail salon. What manicure color is so you?

Cherry red

Soft pink

Something that won't show chips

Barbie pink

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Which of these golden animals reflects your inner spirit?

American goldfinch

Clouded sulphur butterfly

Goldfish

Golden retriever

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How long is your hair right now?

Very short

Super long

Medium-length

Short

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Your colorist asks if you'd like to add highlights or lowlights. What do you say?

Highlights, please!

No, thanks.

Sure, lowlights.

I'll take both.

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Your sweetheart surprises you with your dream vacation. Where are they whisking you away to?

Rome

Maui

Amsterdam

Tokyo

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Which of these hair salon treatments would you love to try?

Hot oil treatment

Keratin treatment

Scalp treatment

Glossing treatment

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What's your ideal weekend look like?

Attending the latest gallery opening

Barbecuing by the lake with friends

Finally getting some time to read

Shopping and brunching with the girls

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How much time are you willing to spend on your hair every morning?

Over 30 minutes

5 minutes

Nothing

15 minutes

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What's your natural hair color?

Blonde

Red

Dark brown

Light brown

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Which of these hairstyles spells "night out?"

Lots of volume

Messy bun

Low ponytail

Beach waves

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Your inner essence is similar to which of these Bath and Body Works fragrances?

French lavender and honey

Desert wildflower

Cucumber melon

Almond blossom

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When doing your makeup, what feature do you highlight?

My lips

My eyes

I don't wear makeup.

My cheeks

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You're feeling like it's time for a new look. What fresh haircut do you pick?

Pixie

Long layers

Choppy bob

Lob

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What's your face shape?

Square

Round

Oval

Heart

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We all have those days when our hair just won't behave. What's the most common issue you have?

Dandruff

Grease

Split ends

Frizz

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Your sense of style matches which vibe?

Glam

Preppy

Casual

Flirty

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Which of these hair products could you not live without?

Pomade

Hair mousse

Dry shampoo

Sea salt spray

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Would you consider yourself a high-maintenance person?

Absolutely

Eh, I have my days.

No, not really

Maybe ...

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What's your hair dye philosophy?

Only trust a high-end salon.

No preference between home or salon

At home is just fine.

Any salon works

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Are you the leader or the follower in your social circle?

Leader

Follower

No idea

A bit of both

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Do you like to take beauty or fashion risks?

Naturally

Occasionally

Nope, not interested

Sure

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What's your hair texture?

Straight

Curly

Kinky

Wavy

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And now the age-old question, do you think blondes really do have more fun?

Absolutely

It depends on the person.

Nope

Maybe a little

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